Several RIBCRAFT® boats are currently in the Gulf assisting with the clean up efforts including boats owned by BP, their vendors, and the government. RIBCRAFT’s professional grade construction featuring heavy duty oil resistant Hypalon® tubes, and wide open decks makes a comfortable platform for long hours on the water.

For more information please contact RIBCRAFT directly, 781-639-9065 or info@ribcraftusa.com.

With over 204 entrants from 22 countries the 21’5” RIBCRAFT 6.5’s wide open deck and versatile platform make it an excellent support boat for this large international event.

Please visit http://optinam2010.org/ for more information on the event and race schedule.

The RIBs will be used by the county police for rapid response, patrol, interdiction, boarding, and dive team operations. Given the vast navigable and high traffic waters within the county, the two 21' RIBCRAFT 6.5's will provide enhanced on water coverage for patrols and search and rescue.

The department's two 21’5” RIBCRAFT 6.5 professional grade RIBs, feature RIBCRAFT's signature deep-v hull, full length lifting strakes, heavy duty multi chambered Hypalon tubes with pressure relief valves and high profile rubstrake will deliver outstanding performance and durability the department required. Powered by a single 150HP Honda four stroke engine, the boats will reach speeds in excess of 45 knots. Additionally, the open deck configuration provides ample room for SWAT personnel and equipment.

Extremely durable, stable, and reliable, RIBCRAFT RIBs, with their heavy-duty inflatable tube are an excellent platform for law enforcement, search and rescue, and maritime interdiction.

Based in Sarasota, Florida, Knighton Marine focuses on providing water based solutions to law enforcement, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. They will represent the RIBCRAFT product line to their clients in Sarasota and the surrounding counties.

David Megarry, a lifelong boater, avid sailboat racer, and satisfied RIBCRAFT customer, will promote the brand to professional and government agencies along with recreational boaters in eastern Canada. Megarry will have responsibility for the territories of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Georgian Bay, Ottawa, and Montreal Canada

"The appointment of these new representatives will support our growing business and further promote the RIBCRAFT brand in the Southeastern United States and Canada", said RIBCRAFT's Director of Business Development, Matthew Velluto. “We are pleased to add them to our expanding agent network that specializes in providing excellent sales and customer support both before and after the sale."

RIBCRAFT employs independent representatives throughout the world to supplement its marketing efforts and direct sales program.

David a lifelong boater, avid sailboat racer, and satisfied RIBCRAFT customer, will promote the brand to professional and government agencies along with recreational boaters in eastern Canada. Megarry will have responsibility for the territories of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Georgian Bay, Ottawa, and Montreal, Canada

“David’s extensive boating and business background, first hand knowledge of the RIBCRAFT product and many connections within his territory will prove to be critical for further growth of the brand in Canada”, said RIBCRAFT’s Director of Business Development, Matthew Velluto.

RIBCRAFT employs independent representatives throughout the world to supplement its marketing efforts and sales program.

Megarry will be based out of Burlington, Ontario and can be reached at 905.330.2330 or through email, dmegarry@ribcraftusa.com.

Event Details:

Don't Rock the Boat
Collins Bay Marina
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
May 29
12-4PM

Orillia Boat, Cottage & Outdoor Show
Port of Orillia
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
June 11-13

Muskoka In-water Boat & Cottage Show
Muskoka Wharf
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
July 23-25

To schedule a test ride on a RIBCRAFT 6.5 at any of the events, please contact RIBCRAFT's Local Representative, David Megarry at 905-330-2330.

“We are excited and honored to have the opportunity to support the Women’s Match Racing World Championship,” said Brian Gray, president of RIBCRAFT.

The 19' RIBCRAFT 5.85s ordered for the event feature blue tubes, center console with front bench seat, leaning post, windshield, lifting points, and a 90HP Honda engine. These features, combined with the large open deck, make the 5.85 not only an ideal umpire and safety boat but an extremely versatile boat as well.

The NYYC will host the 2010 International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Women’s Match Racing World Championship at Harbour Court, its Newport, Rhode Island clubhouse on September 20-25. Twenty top women’s teams of four sailors each from around the world are invited to participate. They include the defending champion, Nicky Souter from Australia, as well as top sailors from the ISAF Women's Match Racing rankings and the ISAF World Cup, and two wild-card entries.

Included in the new line of RIBCRAFT gear are the Inshore Sport Vest and Jacket along with a polo shirt. All are offered in a choice of colors and embroidered with the RIBCRAFT logo.

“RIBCRAFT owners operate and rely on their RIB regardless of the weather and sea conditions”, said Director of Business Development Matthew Velluto. “We feel that a foul weather gear manufacturer who is continuously on the forefront of new technologies and designs aimed at keeping customers dry and comfortable regardless of the conditions is a natural choice for our official line of RIBCRAFT Gear”.

For more information or to access the order form click here.

Any orders placed by yacht clubs or sailing programs by January 31, 2010 will receive a 4% discount off the total purchase price of the boat. As part of this promotion, RIBCRAFT guarantees delivery of the RIB for the start of the 2010 sailing season.

“Having established our position as the leading builder of support and coach boats for the sailing community, we are committed to providing safe, functional and durable boats to programs and clubs." said Brian Gray, President of RIBCRAFT. “This special promotion continues our commitment to the sport and will enable more to join the ranks of the elite clubs who rely on their RIBCRAFTs as a critical part of their sailing programs and race committees.”

As the country’s most popular coach and support boat, RIBCRAFT has dedicated itself to the sailing community for more than a decade. Recognizing the importance for every club and program to have the right equipment, RIBCRAFT is the only manufacturer that offers boats, such as the recently launched 4.8 Coach, designed by and for sailors, coaches, and race management.

Customers who purchase any new RIBCRAFT rigid inflatable boat (RIB) 19' and greater by December 31st, will receive a 4% credit based on the total sales price. Under this program, the customer can apply this credit toward additional options, commissioning services and freight.

“At RIBCRAFT we understand that no two customer’s needs are alike which is why we are extending our philosophy of personalization to this promotion as well” said Brian Gray, President of RIBCRAFT. “With the Freedom to Choose promotion customers can choose how to use the incentive in a way which is most beneficial for them. For some customers this is an upgraded GPS or a personalized training package, while others may choose to apply it directly towards freight of their new boat.”

To be eligible for the Freedom to Choose Promotion, customers must purchase a 19' RIB or greater between now and the end of December. This offer is available to both recreational and professional customers. Contact RIBCRAFT today for more information.

The 13’9” AF 14 features heavy duty 1880 dtx Hypalon tubes, removable rigid floor, and an innovative hull and tube design designed to carry large payloads on a plane while at the same time delivering unsurpassed performance and maneuverability.

Clinton First Aid and Rescue will use the AF 14 in conjunction with their 19’ RIBCRAFT 5.85 RIB creating a total water solution for all bodies of water in their jurisdiction. They selected a yellow tube with the department’s name in custom Hypalon lettering to coordinate with their RIB.

The AF Series, designed specifically for first responders military, special forces, and provides an alternative to the RIB for applications that require an easily transportable, shallow draft, and economical inflatable boat. Both models can be disassembled and folded and are compact for easy transport and storage. Like every RIBCRAFT RIB, the AF Series can be personalized to meet mission requirements.

Many customers have been asking for an all inflatable boat for some time. Not all first responders need an offshore RIB, however they still want the same durability and performance that a RIB offers but in a smaller offering. The AF Series answers this need by offering an extremely safe and cost effective rescue platform for any water based response a department may encounter while delivering the same service customers have come to expect from RIBCRAFT.

The RIBCRAFT 4.8 Coach, at 15'7", is the only boat on the market designed and built specifically for sailing coaches. The ultimate coach and safety boat, the 4.8 Coach features a forward position console for improved visibility, open deck for marks, sailors, and gear, and RIBCRAFT's signature deep V hull for unmatched performance. The smooth ride combined with an open clutter free deck makes it ideal for long days on the water and a logical replacement to the traditional hardsided coach boats of the past. Powered with a choice of engines, the 4.8 Coach also offers excellent fuel efficiency.

“As the leading producer of race committee and coach boats for yacht clubs and sailing programs we worked closely with our existing customers to develop a boat specifically for coaches that would be safe, simple, durable, and most important functional.,” said Matthew Velluto, Director of Marketing and Business Development. “This is the perfect addition to any club with a junior sailing program or for families with active regatta schedules in need of a versatile spectator and coach boat.”

RIBCRAFT continues its long standing commitment to the sport and greater sailing community with the addition of the RIBCRAFT 4.8 Coach.

About RIBCRAFT
RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, performance oriented rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) that fulfill the most demanding professional and recreational applications. A leading manufacturer of professional grade RIBs and inflatables for safety professionals, military agencies, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters throughout the world, RIBCRAFT offers vessels starting at 14' capable of fulfilling most any mission. www.ribcraftusa.com

These four RIBCRAFT 5.85s were delivered to the newly formed Chicago Match Race Center on Lake Michigan at the beginning of the season for use as umpire and support boats. Equipped with a 90HP Evinrude E-TEC engine, the 19’ RIBs feature a center console with front bench seat, RIBCRAFT's signature pod seats and a large open aft deck, making these boats perfectly suited for the Match Race Center's busy racing program.

"The RIBCRAFT boats have been perfect as the match racing umpire platform”, said Director of the Chicago Match Race Center, Bill Hardesty. “The side by side straddle seating, extreme maneuverability and the extra cockpit space is exactly what we were looking for in an umpire boat."

The fleet is scheduled to travel extensively throughout the country in the off season in support of other regattas and events, a testament to a RIBCRAFT’s versatility and ease of use in any type of waters.

RIBCRAFT is one of the leading suppliers for yacht clubs, sailing programs and race committees. RIBCRAFT specializes in personalizing their line of professional grade RIBs to meet the specific needs of the organization.

About RIBCRAFT
RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, performance oriented rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) that fulfill the most demanding professional and recreational applications. A leading manufacturer of professional grade RIBs and inflatables for safety professionals, military agencies, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters throughout the world, RIBCRAFT offers vessels starting at 14' capable of fulfilling most any mission. www.ribcraftusa.com

About Chicago Match Race Center
The Chicago Match Race Center (CMRC) was founded by active match racer Donald Wilson, sailor of a Farr 40, J-105, and Melges 24. The CMRC's eight new Tom28 match race boats act as the foundation of the 2009 season. The fleet races out of Chicago's Belmont Harbor.
http://www.chicagomatchrace.com/

"The event provided prospects with an intimate opportunity to personally evaluate each model to determine which boat was right for them”, said RIBCRAFT’s Director of Business Development Matthew Velluto. “We continue to look towards new marketing opportunities that deliver exceptional value to customers, prospects, and the company. Our recent Demo Day was one such event."

Multiple Fire Departments, tour companies and many recreational customers from all over New England were in attendance. The activity and large wake in the harbor demonstrated a RIBs capabilities and handling.

Due to the popularity of the event a second is being planned for the coming months.

About RIBCRAFT
RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, performance oriented rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) that fulfill the most demanding professional and recreational applications. A leading manufacturer of professional grade RIBs and inflatables for safety professionals, military agencies, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters throughout the world, RIBCRAFT offers vessels starting at 14' capable of fulfilling most any mission. www.ribcraftusa.com

The event will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center East Pier location of Flagship Adventures; New England’s premiere RIB charter and adventure company. All attendees who sign up in advance for a demo will receive one complimentary ticket for a tour of Boston Harbor aboard Flagship Adventures new RIBCRAFT 9.0 with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Those who are interested may email info@ribcraftusa.com for more information and to sign up.

Event Details:
Saturday June 27th 10:00am – 3:00pm
Seaport World Trade Center, East Pier
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA

About RIBCRAFT
RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, performance oriented rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) that fulfill the most demanding professional and recreational applications. A leading manufacturer of professional grade RIBs and inflatables for safety professionals, military agencies, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters throughout the world, RIBCRAFT offers vessels starting at 14' capable of fulfilling most any mission. www.ribcraftusa.com